[amtrak-official]

Wisconsin has received funding for 5 lines with each receiving 500k for studys of Chicago to Madison, Eau Clair, Green Bay, and improving frequency on the Hiawatha, the final line was a TCMC round trip

Wisconsin Wins Grants To Study Five New or Expanded Rail Routes

Studies will design routes to Madison, Green Bay, Eau Claire as well as expanding existing service.

Urban Milwaukee

[thelemonthrower]

Is this a normal cycle for rail grants, or is this a one-time big injection? I feel like we're seeing a lot lot more investment in rail (which I love), but I want to see this happen every year or so.

[amtrak-official]

It is a one time event due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill back in 2021